Mike Preston grades the Ravens' 49-27 loss to the Denver Broncos

Lloyd Fox, Baltimore Sun

Joe Flacco struggled a little early, but his receivers did nothing to help him. He had some overthrows and his timing was off on occasion, but that is to be expected at this point of the season. Flacco has to realize he can't throw as many jump balls as last season because Anquan Boldin is no longer in a Ravens uniform to bail him out. Flacco threw two interceptions and almost had a third. Grade: C+

Joe Flacco struggled a little early, but his receivers did nothing to help him. He had some overthrows and his timing was off on occasion, but that is to be expected at this point of the season. Flacco has to realize he can't throw as many jump balls as last season because Anquan Boldin is no longer in a Ravens uniform to bail him out. Flacco threw two interceptions and almost had a third. Grade: C+ (Lloyd Fox, Baltimore Sun)

Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce never got a chance to get involved in the game. After Thursday night, especially the way the receivers played, the Ravens might have to let them touch the ball more. Even when they ran, the Ravens were basically a left-handed team because there wasn't much push on the right side. Grade: C-

Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce never got a chance to get involved in the game. After Thursday night, especially the way the receivers played, the Ravens might have to let them touch the ball more. Even when they ran, the Ravens were basically a left-handed team because there wasn't much push on the right side. Grade: C- (Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun)